Martin Truex Jr. Confirms Daytona 500 Return with Joe Gibbs Racing
The retired NASCAR champion opts for a familiar team over 23XI Racing for his 2025 Daytona 500 appearance while planning part-time racing in other series.
- Martin Truex Jr. will compete in the 2025 Daytona 500, marking a return to the track after retiring from full-time NASCAR racing in 2024.
- Contrary to earlier speculation, Truex confirmed he will race with Joe Gibbs Racing instead of 23XI Racing for the event.
- Truex cited unclear plans from 23XI Racing and chose to stick with his long-time team, where he spent the final years of his full-time career.
- The 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion also plans to race part-time in the Xfinity Series, focusing on enjoyment and a less demanding schedule.
- Truex expressed excitement about balancing occasional racing with personal hobbies and downtime after stepping back from the full-time racing grind.
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